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Exclusive reports from Matthew Keys and The Desk.
Bob Gold hires Eric Becker to run streaming-focused PR unit
The formation of the streaming media and pay TV communications unit will give those clients a dedicated team to work with on brand messaging and corporate communications.
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C15 Studio emerges from stealth, develops FAST channels for premium sports brands
Formula 1, Triton Poker, One Championship and Squash TV are among the first streaming channels developed by the London-based sports content studio.
Former WOOD-TV news directors file defamation lawsuits against Nexstar
The executives, Stanton Tang and Amy Fox, were fired last year for a memo that encouraged employees to pull back on Pride Month coverage.
Exclusive: MyBundle launches connected TV apps for free streaming service
The MyBundle Free TV app offers 45 linear content streams on Roku, Fire TV, Android TV and other platforms.
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Philo working to bring Weigel’s MeTV Toons to streaming service
Philo is planning to offer Weigel Broadcasting's retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons shortly after it launches in late June.
Dish settles some streaming patent infringement lawsuits
The parent companies of KiDoodle.TV and BeachBody have agreed to license certain adaptive bitrate technology from Dish.
Appeals court sides against journalist Timothy Burke in Fox leaks case
An appeals court has denied Florida journalist Timothy Burke's request to have the government return computers and other items seized from his home last year.
American who hacked T-Mobile in 2021 arrested in Turkey, faces extradition
John Binns, 24, admitted to accessing servers connected to T-Mobile; he was federally indicted in 2022.
Mission Broadcasting terminates deal to acquire Detroit’s WADL
The decision to dissolve the purchase agreement with Adell Broadcasting comes about a month after the FCC conditionally approved the deal.
Judge sets October trial date in Tim Burke hacking case
The preliminary trial date could be delayed as both sides argue over whether certain documents should be protected from public disclosure.
A Conversation With: Giles Tongue, VP of Marketing, Bango
Bango wants the world to bundle, and the company is working with telecoms and other providers to offer value-additive packages of services to satisfy customers and reduce churn.
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Brian Watson to end two-decade career at Paramount
His resignation will take effect in early May, according to a memo obtained exclusively by The Desk.